Low Carb Watermelon Refresher (Printable version)
Light and invigorating summer blend of fresh watermelon with lime and mint—ready in 10 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 8 fresh mint leaves
03 - 1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced
04 - Juice of 1 lime
→ Liquids
05 - 1 cup cold sparkling water
06 - Ice cubes, as needed
→ Sweetener (optional)
07 - 2 tsp erythritol or preferred low-carb sweetener (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Place the watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, mint leaves, and lime juice in a blender.
02 - Blend until smooth.
03 - Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp, if desired.
04 - Add the sweetener, if using, and stir until dissolved.
05 - Pour in the cold sparkling water, gently stirring to combine.
06 - Serve immediately over ice, garnishing with extra mint leaves and a wedge of lime, if desired.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- It satisfies that craving for something sweet and cold without the sugar crash that usually follows.
- The cucumber adds this incredible backbone that keeps it from tasting like fruit punch or being cloyingly sweet.
02 -
- Do not add the sparkling water to the blender or you will end up with a mess and flat water.
- Straining is optional but makes the drink feel more elegant and restaurant style.
03 -
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes before serving for maximum refreshment.
- Buy slightly underripe watermelon for this recipe since the lime and mint provide brightness without needing the melon to be candy sweet.